HB 1523-FN-LOCAL (2012): relative to the return of personal property seized by law enforcement agencies from a person charged with a crime.

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HB 1523-FN-LOCAL (2012)

relative to the return of personal property seized by law enforcement agencies from a person charged with a crime.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2012. The committee held a work session on February 16, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 by a vote of 13–3. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 7, 2012. On March 15, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 13, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 10, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 11 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 16, 2012, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 13, 2012, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 10, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 15, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 9, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/9/2012 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 16, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/16/2012 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 (Vote 13-3; CC)
  • March 7, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Giuda)
  • March 15, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety for Interim Study
  • September 13, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/13/2012 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 10, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/10/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 10, 2012: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 11-1)

Laws It Would Change

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